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BallHawk
02-21-2009, 10:01 PM
By BARRY HORN / The Dallas Morning News
bhorn@dallasnews.com

After two difficult seasons, Emmitt Smith and ESPN are parting ways. His contract is up, and it won't be renewed.

That the split was inevitable became obvious during the network's Super Bowl coverage. ESPN didn't bother to invite Smith, the former Cowboys great and surefire Hall of Famer, to Tampa.

"We thank Emmitt for his contributions to ESPN and work ethic the past two years. We wish him all the best," ESPN spokesman Bill Hoffheimer said.
Joemailman
02-21-2009, 10:03 PM
I though he was terrible. On the bright side, he might have been better than Eric Dickerson and Joe Namath.
Brando19
02-21-2009, 10:04 PM
Sad news? The guy's an idiot. He has not broadcasting skills, period. Maybe he could stick to the Just For Men commercials.
Lurker64
02-21-2009, 10:11 PM
I wonder what former NFL talent whose mastery of the English Language is more than a little suspect ESPN will bring in next.

At the very least, Emmit was good for a laugh.
Harlan Huckleby
02-21-2009, 10:26 PM
back to dancing with the stars.

he was an embarassment as a commentator. But what the hell, he gave it a shot.
gbgary
02-21-2009, 10:56 PM
WHAT? NO MORE EMMIT? http://smilies.spacebrew.com/suicide.gif
digitaldean
02-21-2009, 11:50 PM
His TV career done "blowed up"!
SnakeLH2006
02-22-2009, 12:22 AM
I though he was terrible. On the bright side, he might have been better than Eric Dickerson and Joe Namath.

Agreed...Emmitt was awful. I did enjoy watching ESPN when Steve Young said something intelligent (often) and Emmitt was there to grab the spotlight like a rambling drunken sailor saying something that your drunk buddy on Packer night would probably say, and then watching Steve bite his tongue and comb his fingers through his hair trying to think of what that had to do with anything. Emmitt was a great RB, but is definitely not a smart man to say the least.

At least Joe Namath was funny. This classy moment wished Snake could see more of Joe on TV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc65NC44dSk :lol:
MateoInMex
02-22-2009, 12:59 AM
His TV career done "blowed up"!

LOL

Grand openin'...grand closin'
sheepshead
02-22-2009, 08:51 AM
This is ludicrisp.

(I can only assume the author of this thread had his tongue firmly planted in his cheek)
Iron Mike
02-22-2009, 09:09 AM
Godspeed, Emmitt Smif.

http://thenastyboys.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/emmitt_smith.jpg
vince
02-22-2009, 09:32 AM
Sad news indeed. There's only one guy who gives this kind of analysis.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-7GjL2SlUo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGT08DTk3NM&feature=PlayList&p=EDA7E8145E51D28A&playnext=1&index=41
Harlan Huckleby
02-22-2009, 10:48 AM
Emmit Smith is not stupid. He probably came from a household of poorly educated people who didn't speak english according to the rules.

you would think that three years at Florida University might help.

I admire the guy for taking a risk at something he is not very good at. he should have failed his audition, maybe ESPN is the real fool here.
texaspackerbacker
02-22-2009, 11:04 AM
Could his replacement possibly be named Favre?
Lurker64
02-22-2009, 11:08 AM
Sad news indeed. There's only one guy who gives this kind of analysis.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-7GjL2SlUo

The best thing about that one is that the guy at ESPN whose job it is to put up the little graphics at the bottom to go along with what is being said has NO IDEA WHATSOEVER as to what is most relevant to what Emmit is saying.

Team to beat in the NFC? 49ers offensive production? Seahawks rushing stats? WHAT'S GOING ON?!?!
Guiness
02-22-2009, 03:52 PM
Two announcers I miss, who understood the game, could talk about it. I miss listening to them, but they both disgraced themselves.

OJ and Gifford. What a mess those two are though.
Harlan Huckleby
02-22-2009, 07:32 PM
OJ and Gifford. What a mess those two are though.

Did Gifford murder somebody?
Freak Out
02-22-2009, 08:08 PM
OJ and Gifford. What a mess those two are though.

Did Gifford murder somebody?

What the hell did he do again? Bang a flight attendant? Big whoop. :roll:
mission
02-22-2009, 08:35 PM
OJ and Gifford. What a mess those two are though.

Did Gifford murder somebody?

Bang a flight attendant? Big whoop. :roll:

Man, who hasn't?! Flight attendants and their "all over the world" lives are the easiest to bed ... :oops: :lol: